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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.90 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.90 and 117 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.90 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.90 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.90 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 44,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,564.72/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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